JUNE 16-JULY 28 (CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!)
What: Kids’ University at Georgia College When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri) Where: Georgia College West Campus More info: Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the excitement and adventure of Kids’ University! This year, the spirit and tradition of Kids’ University day camp continues with a summer full of games, outdoor fun, swimming, arts and crafts, and new friendships. Campers will have daily opportunities to learn and have incredible amounts of FUN through learning, exploratory, and recreational activities. Planned activities for each theme will be age-appropriate, varying in content based on the age of the child. Register for your camp by visiting summercamps.gcsu.edu/kids-u.
3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY
What: Learning in Retirement When: 11:15 a.m. Where: Freedom Church, 500 Underwood Rd., Milledgeville More Info: An informative speaker will talk while lunch is served. Lunch is $15. Speakers cover a variety of interesting and thought-provoking topics. Periodically, there will also be area tours via carpool or bus. For more information contact Wanda Zvanut at 404-259-8771.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
What: Baldwin County Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Floyd Griffin Jr. Black Heritage Plaza (201 North Wayne Street) More info: Join the community for arts, music, crafts, and more.
JUNE 19-23
What: Children’s Watercolor Painting class Session 2 When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market (101 West Mcintosh Street) More info: Mrs. Audrey will teach an introduction to the special qualities of painting with watercolor. The class is open to ages 8-13 and costs $75. Register at milledgevillealliedarts. com. Session 1 is not required to take session 2!
JUNE 26 - 29
What: Little Bobcats Softball Camp When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: GC West Campus Softball Field More info: For girls, ages 5-12, this clinic will focus on several aspects including positional work, drill work, fundamental skill sets, hitting, base running and defensive play. Please note that this camp includes pool in the afternoons. Lunch will not be provided. A waiver of liability and emergency contact form are required. Cost is $200. Register by visiting summercamps.gcsu.edu/athletics.
UNTIL JUNE 24
What: Mini Millys When: Saturdays (9-9:30 a.m.) Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Led by Lindsey Desantis; $15 per month. This is a high-energy class designed for children 18 months to 5 years of age with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session. To register, call 478-445-5277.
SATURDAYS UNTIL JUNE 27
What: Hatha Yoga When: Tuesdays (6-7 p.m.) Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Yoga is led by Heidi Mead and is $30 per month. Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements. To register, call 478-445-5277.
JUNE 28 & 29
What: Children’s “Let’s Make Music” Class When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market (101 West Mcintosh Street) More info: Hosted by Billy Jonas, in partnership with Allied Arts, children can create instruments with household materials, learn about songwriting, and learn to play as an ensemble. The class is open to ages 5-11 and costs $35. Register at milledgevillealliedarts.com.
JULY 10-14
What: Peewee Basketball Camp When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: GC Wellness Center More info: Open to ages 5-12, this fun camp is designed for developing young players who want to improve their basketball skills and learn the rules of the game. The morning sessions will involve learning skills for all levels of players while the afternoons are filled with actual games. We will also be going to the pool, so don’t forget a swimsuit and towel. Lunch will not be provided, so please make sure to pack one. Cost $205. Register by visiting summercamps.gcsu.edu/athletics.
JULY 17-21
What: Songwriting Camp When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Movement Lab More info: Open to musicians of all levels, this program will give campers the opportunity to express themselves through songwriting. They will get to learn basic songwriting techniques and how to use digital audio workstations and MIDI programming and recording. Camp is open for 5th through 8th graders and costs $200. Fees include one snack per day, pool time, and structured activities related to music each day. Learn more and register for camp at summercamps.gcsu.edu/songwriting-camp.
What: Youth Soccer Camp When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: GC West Campus Soccer Field More info: Open to ages 5-12 and costs $125. Work on fundamental skills in soccer, learn the rules and play fun games. Register by visiting summercamps.gcsu.edu/athletics.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
What: GC Soccer ID Camp When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: GC West Campus Soccer Field More info: This one-day camp is for girls grades 9-12 interested in showcasing their skills and playing soccer at the next level. The Bobcat ID Camp is open to all prospective studentathletes, giving them an important opportunity to gain next-level recognition for their talents and skills. Camp costs $125. Register by visiting summercamps.gcsu.edu/athletics.
JULY 24-27
What: Youth Baseball Camp When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: John Kurtz Baseball Field More info: For ages 5-12 and costs $150. We will work on the fundamentals of baseball and playing games. This camp is for players of all skill levels and will be geared around having fun. Register by visiting summercamps.gcsu.edu/athletics.
SATURDAY, JULY 29
What: Full Moon Float When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Oconee Outfitters More info: Experience kayaking the Oconee River by the light of the full moon. Rentals are available for $55/ single kayak, or $90/tandem kayak or canoe. Shuttle only for personal boats is $15/single kayak, or $25/tandem. Call Oconee Outfitters to make your reservations.
AUG. 1
What: Baseball Prospect Camp When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John Kurtz Field More info: For rising 9th through 12th graders and costs $165. The camp will include a pro-style workout, defensive and offensive instruction, and a competitive game to finish up the day. Lunch is not provided. Register by visiting summercamps.gcsu.edu/athletics.
PUTNAM
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
What: Juneteenth Parade and Festival When: 10 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. festival Where: Jimmy Davis Park, Eatonton More info: Commemorate African American emancipation, honor community accomplishments and celebrate Black excellence. Community awards ceremony, live entertainment, car-and-bike show, vendors and more! Visit “Catalog” at unprofessionaldevelopment.
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What: Smoke Over Monticello When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Blaque Butterfly at Reese Hall, 421 E. Greene St., Monticello More info: Smoke over Monticello offers a combination of good food, entertainment and fun celebrating one of America’s greatest pastimes (BBQ) with a bit of friendly competition. The BBQ challenge is open to restaurants, caterers, and backyard pit masters, with a chance to win cash and other prizes. Arts-andcrafts vendors are welcome to join us in the marketplace, but we have limited space available, so register early. Please call 678-828 1008 or visit our website at blqbutterflyrh.com for more details.
What: Acrylic Painting Class When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: “Out on a Limb.” In this acrylic painting class, students will continue to experiment with the underpainting technique while learningabout the artist, Trish Jones, who has an unmistakable style, and her work has become very collectible. This is a beginner-friendly class with instructor April Hendricks. For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.
What: Abundant Blessings Food Giveaway When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Lifepoint Worship Center, 277 Milledgeville Rd., Eatonton More info: Abundant Blessings Outreach invites anyone in need to visit Lifepoint Worship Center to accept some free food. Call Pastor Matt Brown at 404-980-4351or Allan Brown at 478-288-3408 for more information.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
What: 50-Plus Softball League When: 8:30-11 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays Where: Putnam County Recreation, 140 Recreation Park Rd., Eatonton More info: Senior Slow Pitch softball league open to all men over 50 and women over 40. Pinch runners available for batters unable to run. Bring baseball glove and bat, though some are available if needed. Batting practice starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by pickup games 9-11 a.m. No set teams; we just divide up like when we were kids. Please send your email address and phone number to SeniorSoftballover50@gmail.com or call 470-207-1372. We will develop an email and phone list to notify when field is open or closed.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
What: Save Jimmy Davis Park March & Rally When: 11 a.m march; 12 p.m. rally Where: Jimmy Davis Park, 125 Hogan Blvd., Eatonton More Info: A new chapter in the long fight to save Jimmy Davis Park will continue with a march from the park to the Putnam County Courthouse for a rally on the courthouse lawn to show community strength and purpose, and celebrate early success with the county’s new commitment to the park. Speakers include Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs and Cynthia Davis, daughter of the late Jimmy Davis, Putnam County’s first Black council member.
What: 4th annual Poker Run on Lake Sinclair When: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Dennis Station Boat Ramp More info: $55 entry fee per player. Hosted by Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, the 4th annual Lake Sinclair Poker Run is a giant scavenger hunt on Lake Sinclair that begins at Dennis Station in Putnam County at 9:30 a.m. when players receive maps and instructions. A short briefing with a DNR representative follows at 9:45 a.m., before boats head out. Players follow their maps to specific locations around the lake, where they pick up a playing card. During the day they explore the lake, enjoy a cook-out on Goat Island prepared by Aubri Lane’s at The Club ($20 extra per player), meet new friends, and learn some local history. From 2-3 p.m., players return to Dennis Station, where they reveal their cards. Five-card poker rules apply, with the best hand winning $1,000 and $500 going to the runner-up. The event ends with a lakeside concert by Fall Line Rampbler! Visit tickettailor. com/events/georgiasoldcapitalheritagecenteratthedepot to register. All proceeds go toward the renovation of the CSH train depot for a Regional Heritage Center (thedepotga.org).
What: Crime & Wine When: 7 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: An evening of “Crime & Wine” returns to Georgia Writers Museum. This special edition of Crime & Wine: Cold Case Solved! features investigator Clay Bryant to speak about his newest book, The Cold Case Murder of Fred Wilkerson and be interviewed by Crime & Wine founder Sheryl McCollum. Tickets are $45 per person ($40 each for two or more). Visit Georgia Writers Museum online at georgiawritersmuseum.org to register and preorder a book.
What: Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Seminar When: 9-11 a.m. Where: Butler-Baker School, 403 Alice Walker Blvd., Eatonton More info: Come early for breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by a presentation by Jeffery Barker of KDB Consulting and Mentoring.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
What: Beginning Jewelry Class When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Have a string of beads you inherited or bought but don’t wear anymore? How about an earring that long ago lost its mate? Or maybe you just always wanted to make jewelry? In this class, you can turn those old treasures you can’t bear to part with into a new pair of earrings, a bracelet or necklace, or start from scratch and design and make your own new pieces. No experience required.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
What: Legislative Forum with Sen. Rick Williams When: 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Community Center, 1081 Hwy. 44, Eatonton More info: The Putnam County Republican Party (putnamcountyrepublicanparty.com) is hosting Georgia State Senator Rick Williams, who will discuss accomplishments of the 2023 legislative session and other important issues facing our state and county. Sen. Williams has represented Georgia’s 10th District since early this year after previously serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. Contact PCRP’s Dale Bills at 209-814-3027 for details.
EACH SATURDAY UNTIL SEPT. 16
What: Harmony Park Farmers Market When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: 100 Harmony Crossing, Eatonton More Info: Visit more than two-dozen local farmers and makers offering the best of Lake Country’s produce, meat, baked goods, arts and crafts. Rain or shine. For more information or vendor applications visit online at vharmonycrossing.com/farmersmarket.
SATURDAY, JULY 1
What: Introduction to Watercolors When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Exploring different techniques in watercolor with the completion of one painting. Instructor Dana Thompson. For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.